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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 80.85 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 97.72%
30,256 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 0.95% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 87 days
With the administration of 37,78,296 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the landmark figure of 80 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 79,78,302 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,68,967
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2nd Dose
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87,29,932
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,45,002
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2nd Dose
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1,45,04,111
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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32,70,72,826
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2nd Dose
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6,01,11,629
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,09,55,764
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2nd Dose
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6,91,16,028
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,69,24,214
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2nd Dose
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5,24,39,671
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Total
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80,85,68,144
The recovery of 43,938 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,27,15,105.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.72%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 85 consecutive days now.
30,256 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 3,18,181. Active cases presently constitute 0.95% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
11,77,607 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 55.36 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.07% remains less than 3% for the last 87 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 2.57%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 21 days and below 5% for 104 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Steel
Steel Minister emphasizes role of SAIL steel plants in Mission Purvodaya to drive development of eastern India
Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today visited SAIL’s IISCO Steel Plant  and Durgapur Steel Plant  situated in Burnpur and Durgapur at West Bengal. During his visit, Shri Pradhan reviewed the performance of both the Plants and took keen interest in the performance and various products produced from the modernized mills of these steel plants.
Outlining the role of SAIL Plants based in the eastern region of the Country in Mission Purvodaya, Shri Pradhan said, “Both IISCO and Durgapur steel plants of SAIL have an important role to play in the development of the eastern region as well as the nation. They are important players not only for the region but for the nation as a whole. Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Mission Purvodaya will facilitate unleashing the true potential of the eastern region in the development of the nation. These integrated and modernized steel plants must work towards creating a sustainable production model which also facilitates the growth of downstream industries in and around the region”.
Shri Pradhan had launched the ‘Mission Purvodaya’ in steel sector wherein he had stressed driving the growth of eastern India through creation of integrated steel hub and adding significantly to the country’s steel making capacity.
The Minister today visited the Blast Furnace, Bar Mill and the Universal Structural Mill at ISP and while visiting DSP he went to the Bloom-cum-Round-Caster, the Wheel & Axle Plant and the Medium Structural Mill. The Minister interacted with the employees during his visit and exhorted them to put in concerted efforts in enhancing the performance of the plants further. Shri Pradhan said, “Many of the products of these two steel plants are already contributing towards imports substitution and strengthening the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The way forward should continue to emphasize the vocal for local”.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 132.93 Cr
More than 89 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.36% is highest since March 2020
7,774 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is lowest in 560 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 28 days
With the administration of 89,56,784 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 132.93 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,38,52,959 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,85,601
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2nd Dose
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95,98,690
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,82,963
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2nd Dose
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1,66,89,050
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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|
47,78,63,375
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2nd Dose
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|
26,94,08,769
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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18,94,30,622
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2nd Dose
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|
13,32,79,520
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
11,84,52,114
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2nd Dose
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|
8,58,93,526
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Total
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1,32,93,84,230
The recovery of 8,464 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,41,22,795.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.36%, highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 45 days now.
7,774 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload presently at 92,281 is lowest in 560 days. Active cases constitute 0.27% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,89,459 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 65.58 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.70% remains less than 1% for the last 28 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 0.65%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 69 days and below 3% for 104 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
First consignment of Kashmir walnuts from Budgam despatched
2,000 kgs flagged off to Bengaluru as part of ODOP Initiative
The first consignment of Kashmiri walnuts was recently flagged off from Budgam. A truck carrying 2,000 kgs was despatched to Bengaluru, Karnataka under the One District, One Product  Initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Kashmir accounts for 90% of India’s walnut production. With their superior quality and taste, the Kashmiri walnuts are a great source of nutrients and hence widely in demand across the globe. There is immense potential for this product to make its place in the local and global markets.
The successful facilitation of trade was marked with a flag off by Additional Secretary, Ms. Sumita Dawra, DPIIT on 26th September 2021 that was organised in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization . Mr. Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary to Govt. Industries and Commerce, J&K, Ms. Tazayun Mukhtar, Director, Industries, Kashmir, Ms. Khalida, Deputy Director, Horticulture, Kashmir, Ms. Ankita Kar, MD, JKTPO and Invest India Team.
Recognizing that walnuts were being imported into India on a large scale despite the availability of Kashmir walnuts, the 'ODOP' team began an in-depth market analysis and stakeholder consultations in Kashmir. Further, importers of walnuts in India were contacted and through dedicated handholding at both ends, the ODOP team was able to facilitate the procurement. Such efforts also give a boost to the AatmaNirbhar Bharat campaign as, for instance, in this case the Bangalore-based importer, who was previously sourcing walnuts from the US, is now able to distribute quality walnuts at a fraction of the import cost.
On the sidelines of the flag off event, a roundtable conference was organised in Budgam wherein inputs were sought from industry representatives. Regional Director PHDCCI, Iqbal Fayaz Jan, Baldev Singh, Himayun Wani, Bilal Ahmad Kawoosa, President KCCI, Sheikh Ashiq, Farooq Amin, and President FCIK, Shahid Kamili shared their insights and experiences with respect to the trade and export ecosystem in Kashmir.
Horticulturists and trade representatives recommended the way forward includes domestic and international marketing through Buyer-Seller Meets, e-commerce onboarding of more agricultural and handicraft/handloom products as well as creating product/scheme awareness for products from each district which will be supported by the ODOP initiative under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Suggestions on Rules under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Tthe draft rules have been uploaded in the Department’s website inviting comments/views from the stakeholders.
The suggestions broadly relate to draft rules on e-Commerce, Mediation, Direct Selling, Qualification for appointment, method of recruitment, procedure of appointment, term of office, resignation and removal of the President and members of the State Commission and District Commission etc.
There is provision in the Consumer Protection Regulations 2005 for listing & disposal of cases filed by or against senior citizens, physically challenged, widows & persons suffering from serious ailments on priority basis.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri. Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.68/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.65/2021-Customs, dated 5th August, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 20th August, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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54.80
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52.45
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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203.55
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191.10
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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59.65
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57.55
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4.
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Chinese Yuan
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11.65
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11.25
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5.
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Danish Kroner
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11.90
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11.45
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6.
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EURO
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88.40
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85.25
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7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.70
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9.35
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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255.35
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239.15
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9.
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New Zealand Dollar
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52.30
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49.95
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.45
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8.15
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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103.75
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100.30
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12.
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Qatari Riyal
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20.85
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19.45
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.45
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19.20
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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55.45
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53.55
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15.
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South African Rand
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5.10
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4.80
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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8.65
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8.35
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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82.40
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79.25
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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9.05
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8.50
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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20.90
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19.60
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20.
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US Dollar
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75.20
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73.50
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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68.70
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66.25
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2.
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Korean Won
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6.55
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6.15
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister inaugurates Arogya Van, Arogya Kutir, Ekta Mall and Children Nutrition Park at Kevadia in Gujrat
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated various projects under Integrated Development of Kevadia in Gujarat.
Shri Modi inaugurated Arogya Van and Arogya Kutir. He also inaugurated the Ekta Mall, and Children Nutrition Park.
Arogya Van & Arogya Kutir
Arogya Van has 5 lakh plants of 380 different species spread over an area of 17 acre. Arogya Kutir has a traditional treatment facility named Santhigiri wellness centre which will provide healthcare based on Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga and Panchakarma.
Ekta Mall
The Mall displays a diverse range of handicrafts and traditional items from all over India symbolizing unity in diversity and is spread over 35000 sq ft. The mall consists of 20 Emporia each representing a specific state in India and is built in just 110 days.
Children Nutrition Park & Mirror Maze
It is the world’s first ever technology driven nutrition park for children and is spread over an area of 35000 sq ft. A Nutri Train runs across the park to various exciting theme based stations namely ‘Phalshaka Griham’, ‘Payonagari’, ‘Annapoorna’, ‘Poshan Puran’, and ‘Swastha Bharatam’. It will raise nutritional awareness through various edutainment activities like Mirror Maze, 5D Virtual reality theatre and Augmented reality games.
Election Commission
Bye-election to be held on 19th May 2019 to fill casual vacancy from 42 – Chincholi  Assembly Constituency in the State Legislative Assembly of Karnataka
The Election Commission of India has decided to hold bye-election to fill one clear vacancy from 42 – Chincholi  Assembly Constituency in State Legislative Assembly of Karnataka.
After taking into consideration various factors like, festivals, electoral rolls, etc., the Commission has decided to hold the bye-election to fill this vacancy as per the programme mentioned as under: -
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Poll Events
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Schedule
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1
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Date of Issue of Gazette Notification
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22.04.2019 
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2
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Last date of making Nominations
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29.04.2019 
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3
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Date of Scrutiny of Nominations
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30.04.2019 
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4
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Last date for withdrawal of Candidatures
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02.05.2019 
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5
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Date of Poll
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19.05.2019 
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6
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Counting of Votes
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23.05.2019 
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7
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Date before which election shall be completed
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27.05.2019 
ELECTORAL ROLL
The Electoral Rolls for the aforesaid Assembly Constituency w.r.t. 01.01.2019 as the qualifying date has been finally published.
ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES  and VVPATs
The Commission has decided to use EVMs and VVPATs in the bye-election in all the polling stations. Adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPATs have been made available and all steps have been taken to ensure that the polls are conducted smoothly with the help of these machines.
IDENTIFICATION OF VOTERS
In consonance with the past practice, the Commission has decided that the voter’s identification shall be mandatory in the aforementioned bye- election at the time of poll. Electoral Photo Identity Cards  shall be the main document of identification of a voter. The order issued by the Commission in this regard for the General Election to the House of People and State Legislative Assembly, 2019 shall apply for identification of voters at the time of poll in the said bye-election.
MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
The Model Code of Conduct has already come into force with announcement of General Election to Lok Sabha, 2019 on 10th March, 2019 in all States/UTs. The Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable to all candidates, political parties and the State Government concerned. The Model Code of Conduct shall also be applicable to the Union Government for the district of the State concerned.
Ministry of Home Affairs
795 Police Officers get Republic Day Police Medals
A total of 795 Police personnel have been awarded Medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year. Police Medals for Gallantry  have been awarded to 107 personnel, President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 75 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 613 personnel.
Among the 107 Gallantry Awards, 66 are from J&K theatre, 35 from the areas affected by Left Wing Extremism and three from the North-East Region. Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 38 are from J&K Police, 35 from CRPF and 10 from Chhattisgarh. This year five Officers from the Indian Police Service will receive the Police Medal for Gallantry.
Tighter norms have been used to select awardees for the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service this year.
Details of Awardees List are enclosed as below:
Police Medals for Gallantry – List 1
President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service – List 2
Police Medal for Meritorious Service – List 3
State Wise/ Force Wise list of medal awardees to the Police personnel- List 4
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Satave village gives the call of Save The Girl Child
Field Outreach Bureau, Kolhapur organizes Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme
Kolhapur : 11 March 2022
To take the message of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign launched by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 to the masses The Field Outreach Bureau, Kolhapur organized Mini Integrated Communication and Outreach programme on 10th and 11th March in the Satave village of Panhala Taluka in Kolhapur district with joint collaboration of Women and Child Development Department of Zilla Parishad Kolhapur and Gram Panchayat of Satave village.
The decline in the Child Sex Ratio , is a major indicator of women disempowerment. CSR reflects both, pre-birth discrimination manifested through gender biased sex selection, and post birth discrimination against girls. Social construct discriminating against girls on the one hand, easy availability, affordability and subsequent misuse of diagnostic tools on the other hand, have been critical in increasing Sex Selective Elimination of girls leading to low Child Sex Ratio. Since coordinated and convergent efforts are needed to ensure survival, protection and empowerment of the girl child, Government has announced Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative.
While speaking on this occasion, District Programme Officer, Smt Shilpa Patil expressed concern over declining Sex ratio in comparatively well off Talukas like Karveer and Panhala. Dr Swati Nikam a practicing Physician also addressed the gathering.
Dr. Ahilya Kanase, Medical Officer in Primary Health Centre, Borpaadle of Panhala Taluka cautioned the villagers about rising incidence of 3 Ds i.e. Depression, Dementia and Diabetes and also asked the students to be vigilant and vocal about child sexual abuse.
Sarpanch of Satave Shri Amar Dabhade was also present on this occasion.
A rangoli competition was arranged on 10th March among girl students of Satave Highschool, Satave and Anganwadi Sevikas on the theme of Save the Girl child.
Morning procession was undertaken by students of Satave High school, Anganwadi Sevikas and villagers to create awareness about Beti Bachao Abhiyaan on this occasion. It was followed by cooking competition for women in the village.
Povada  on the theme of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was presented on this occasion by Shaahiri Povaada Kalaa Manch.
Dignitaries from the village gave away the awards for winners in Rangoli and cooking competition. Smt. Shobha Nikam was Chief Guest on this occasion.
Department of Space
Department of Space conducts Special Campaign 2.0 for disposal of pending matters and Swachhta
The Campaign began with the preparatory phase from 14th September 2022 to 30th September 2022 during which the Department identified the pending references in respect of 11 parameters as identified by DAR&PG and their speedy redressal. These included public grievances, parliamentary assurances, inter-ministerial references and cleanliness campaigns. This is being carried out on a war-footing on a daily basis from 2nd October 2022.
The Department has identified 20 cleanliness campaign sites across the country in its Centres/Units/Autonomous Bodies where special cleanliness campaigns have been implemented. This includes Department of Space/ISRO Headquarters in Bangalore, VSSC , LPSC , SDSC, NRSC, ADRIN, NARL, SAC, NE-SAC, MCF, URSC, DOS Branch Secretariat, Delhi, PRL . This involved cleaning of the campus/canteens, scrap material sites, record rooms, wet waste/dry waste segregation, etc.
In line with the spirit of Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0 and as part of continued efforts, surprise inspection of all offices/divisions have been carried out.
Sites Identified for Cleanliness at Various Centres/ Units/ ABs of DOS/ ISRO
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Name of Centre
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No. of Sites
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1.
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DOS/ ISRO Headquarters- Bengaluru
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03
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2.
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VSSC, Trivandrum
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01
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|
3.
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LPSC, Valiamala
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01
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|
4.
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SDSC Sriharikota
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02
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5.
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NRSC, Hyderabad
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01
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6.
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ADRIN, Secunderabad
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01
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7.
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NARL, Gadanki
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01
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8.
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SAC, Ahmedabad
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02
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9.
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NESAC, Shillong
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01
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|
10.
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MCF, Hassan
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|
01
|
|
11.
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URSC, Bengaluru
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02
|
|
12.
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DOS Branch Secretariat, Delhi
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02
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13.
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PRL, Ahmedabad
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02
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|
Total
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20 Nos
Details of Sites identified for DOS/ ISRO HQ
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Sl. No
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Name of Site
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Description of waste
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1.
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Canteen rear Side
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Canteen Waste, carton boxes, etc.,
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2.
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Behind Substation
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Scrap materials
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3.
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Behind HSFC building
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Dry waste
Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates the doctors of Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences  on performing second heart transplant in two weeks
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the doctors of Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences  on performing second heart transplant in two weeks.
In response to a tweet by Southern Command INDIAN ARMY, the Prime Minister said;
“Commendable effort. I appreciate all those involved in this.”